Graphical form of draws Mini Lotto - from the period 01.2005

History Mini Lotto is already over 4 decades - the first of the official draws was held at the end of March 1976. At that time the game was called differently, namely Express Lotek, and in this form it ran until 2009. Despite the name change the basic rules remained unchanged, and to this day interested players try to win the prize for the five by choosing from 42 numbers. It should also be mentioned, that this exciting game was suspended in 1998 for two years, and then returned under player pressure. As statistics show, it still enjoys great popularity, despite the fact, that the prizes are smaller than for example in Lotto. Smaller prize pools are due to the fact, that players pay a smaller stake for placing a bet, and due to the higher probability of winning which results from the number of balls and the drawn numbers. What does not mean at all, that the game is less exciting. On the contrary, in Mini Lotto you win smaller amounts but much more often. Watch and check Mini Lotto draws online in Studio Lotto at 22:00 every day.

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The main rules game in Mini Lotto are clear and simple, very similar to those known from Lotto. The main difference is the total number of numbers to be selected, one bet is indicating five out of 42. There are three ways to place bets, which ensures that this game will be available for a wide group of players. Tickets can be sent at any stationary point, which can be found in practically every city. You can either mark your numbers yourself, and in that case they will be read and written on the ticket, you can also decide to bet on the method "quick pick". With this method all numbers are randomly selected by the device in the point. On the form you can indicate up to ten single bets, there are no restrictions related to the total number of registered forms. Additionally when playing Mini Lotto you can use the additional Super Chance, i.e. participating in an additional draw of a 7-digit number placed on the ticket. The Super Chance can be marked in the special place on the form.

Bets in Mini Lotto can also be placed online and in the application Lotto installed on phones. Play via the app and online has many advantages, you don't have to look for the nearest point, because you can do everything from anywhere, if only have access to the internet. Another benefit of this type of play is the individual player account. On this account are recorded placed bets, there is an option to see the history, and deposits and withdrawals of funds. It is also useful the so-called subscription, which until it expires allows participation in the next games.

Many players like to play the same numbers or sets of numbers. Such players very willingly use the available option "play again", which allows purchasing exactly the same ticket as the previous one. In the application and on the Lotto.pl website Lotto.pl you can use saved tickets on the player account, and in the case of terminal play tickets should not be older than 90 days.

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Players in Mini Lotto do not have to limit themselves only to basic forms of bets, to increase their chances of winning a prize they can use playing with a system. In the case of Mini Lotto with system play you can mark between 6 and 12 numbers, from 42 from the general pool. The probability of winning increases significantly with each additional number, because the total number of simple bets, which result combinations of chosen numbers. For example a system consisting of 6 numbers translates into 7 simple bets, 7 numbers will be 21 single bets, and in the case of 12 it will be as many as 792. With system play the amount of the prize is multiplied, because besides the one from hitting the most numbers an additional amount is added of other tiers.

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The simplest bet in the case of Mini Lotto costs only 1.5 PLN, and you can play for an amount up to 400 thousand PLN. The bet costs are identical regardless of the method of its purchase - it doesn't matter if it is the online service, application or stationary point. It will not change due to hand marking numbers on the form or choosing the method random selection by machine. Expanding the ticket with the Super Chance option additionally costs 2 PLN. With system play the final fee depends on how many numbers will be marked. With 6 for the bet you will have to pay 9 PLN, with 7 - 31.50 PLN, and for 12 - 1188 PLN.

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In the initial period all draws Mini Lotto were held exactly the same, as the standard draws Lotto, that is on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. In 2014, in April they were extended to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and since December 2, 2015 they are held every day. The widely available broadcast is available on the TV channel TVP Info and on the Lotto.pl portal. If someone could not for some reason watch live the Mini Lotto draw, its results can be checked in a stationary point, on Lotto.pl and of course on Pewniaki.pl.

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Everyone probably plays mostly to win some money - so it is worth learning something more on this subject, how the prize pool looks like in Mini Lotto. In this game the winnings are fives, fours, and threes, in proportions established by the regulations. The prize pool is exactly half of the sum of bets paid by players, for this reason in each draw it will probably be different. If there are prizes in each category, then for the fives 50% of the available prize pool is allocated, and for the threes and fours respectively 30% and 20%. When in the draw no five fell, then the fours will have 40% of the pool, and the threes the rest. The highest win so far was in 2015, and its amount was close to 400 thousand PLN, in the past there have also been several prizes of a value greater than 300 thousand PLN.

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